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  You know a dish is that good when you keep coming back for it. And that’s exactly what happened on our third visit to Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine 湘香湖南菜 —this time at AMK Hub. We already had high expectations from our past experiences, but once again, their Hunan pork belly blew us away. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) What Makes This Hunan Pork Belly Stand Out? First off, let’s talk about the star of the show: their Hunan stir fry pork , made with a heavenly combo of Iberico pork belly and lean pork. It’s a dish that really brings out the spirit of Hunan cooking—bold, fragrant, slightly spicy, and loaded with green pepper aromatics. The pork belly is wonderfully fatty and tender, with that unmistakable richness that Iberico pork is known for. The lean pork adds a nice balance so it doesn’t get overly unctuous. And then there's the rabbit ear fungus. Yes, rabbit ear fungus—also known as Mu Er or Yunnan black fungus . It...

  If you’re wandering through Bishan’s Junction 8 mall wondering what to eat, Seoul Noodle Shop might just catch your eye. A cozy little restaurant stall tucked in the basement, it promises authentic Korean noodles and hearty comfort food that feels straight out of a Seoul street market. We visited over the weekend for dinner and decided to go big. Two combo sets—Combo A and Combo B—meant we could try six different dishes, including their famous bibim noodles , which definitely deserved the spotlight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) Bibim Noodles at Seoul Noodle Shop: A Textural Delight The bibim noodles came dressed in a vibrant red sauce that hinted at fire, but turned out to be pleasantly balanced. At $16.50 ala carte (but included in Combo B), it’s a hearty bowl topped with sliced beef, kimchi, and egg garnish , all nestled over freshly made noodles. What stood out immediately was the chewy, spr...

  Chu Liu Xiang Kung Fu Mala Hot Pot is probably the last place you'd expect to find killer la zi ji (辣子鸡). Tucked inside a humble coffee shop along Holland Close, this hawker stall might scream "hot pot" in its name, but it's their stir-fried dishes—especially the diced chicken with dried chili—that caught our attention. Based on a strong recommendation, we made our way over during lunch hour. Turns out, we weren’t alone. The place was buzzing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) What’s the Hype Around La Zi Ji? If you’ve never tried la zi ji , here’s the deal: it’s a Sichuan dish that consists of crispy fried chicken tossed with a mountain of dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and other aromatics. It's spicy, numbing, and deeply aromatic. The kind of dish that makes your tongue tingle and your senses wake up. At Chu Liu Xiang, their rendition of la zi ji is not only legit—it’s fire (pun intended). For $1...

  When someone says Cai Png (菜饭), your mind probably goes straight to a hawker stall aunty scooping your favourite stir-fries onto a mountain of rice. But at Hundred Grains , they’ve flipped the script with a self service economy rice concept that’s both fun and a little risky—for your wallet, at least. We popped by their VivoCity outlet for lunch to see what all the hype was about. Here’s how it went. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) How Hundred Grains Cai Png Self Service Works At Hundred Grains, it’s DIY cai png time. Instead of pointing at dishes behind a glass panel, you grab a tray and start serving yourself buffet-style from a wide spread of hot and cold dishes. There’s braised meats, stir-fried veggies, fried goodies, and even cold appetisers. The price? $3.18 for every 100 grams of food you take, minimum 200 grams . Rice, porridge, and even drinks are free flow , so carb lovers can rejoice. But here’s the catch—...

  Kelim Dakdoritang's Dakhanmari: A Must-Try Korean Clear Chicken Stew Singapore's food scene is a never-ending adventure, and if you're anything like me, you're always on the hunt for that next unforgettable dish. Well, buckle up, buttercup, because I just found a gem that's going to knock your socks off: Dakhanmari at Kelim Dakdoritang in the charming neighbourhood of Serangoon Gardens . Forget everything you thought you knew about chicken stew because this Korean clear chicken stew is about to redefine your comfort food game! View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) What Makes This Korean Clear Chicken Stew So Special? If you're new to the world of Korean cuisine, you might be wondering what "Dakhanmari" even means. Simply put, it's a traditional Korean clear chicken stew , and Kelim Dakdoritang does it justice like no other. We went for the regular size ($39.90), and let me tell you, ...

  Conquering Breakfast Queues for Oriental Kopi JB Let's be real, who willingly wakes up at the crack of dawn on a holiday just to queue for food? Well, apparently, we do. And so do about 15 other brave souls who, like us, rocked up to Oriental Kopi JB at Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru at 8:30 AM, a full half-hour before they even open. The things we do for a good breakfast, right? By 8:45 AM, the queue behind us was longer than our patience for Singaporean traffic on a long weekend. But hey, when a place is this popular, you know you're in for a treat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YumzYumz.com (@yumzyumzsg) Diving Deep into the Oriental Kopi JB Menu We were ravenous, having strategically arrived early to beat the impending jam. Our mission: a full-on breakfast feast. And feast we did! We ordered enough to feed a small army, or at least four very hungry foodies. The total bill came up to a very reasonable RM 113.60 for a spread that lef...